St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11178 pupils

Fifth Avenue, YO31 0QQWebsite01904806075

Good178 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected Jan 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils178

Good2y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils178

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

178 / 210 (85%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~22*

Head Teacher

Mrs Claire Hughes

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 38%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.4%

Absence rate

Avg 6.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.4%vs 6.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate9.8%

Permanent exclusion rate1.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.5%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.5%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health11 pupils (35%)

Speech, Language & Communication7 pupils (23%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder6 pupils (19%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (16%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (6%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)11

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils178

Free school meals32.6%

English as additional language12.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British80.3%

White Other5.6%

Asian Other2.8%

Chinese2.8%

Indian2.2%

Mixed Other1.1%

White Irish1.1%

Black African1.1%

Bangladeshi1.1%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.6%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2026

Trust Performance

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust

KS4

Attainment 842.5

Progress 8-0.46

EBacc entry28.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,541

total expenditure per pupil

£-859 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,449

Support staff£1,108

Premises£168

Energy£157

Learning resources£108

Income per pupil£7,146

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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